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Inside the Hornets Nest: The Road To Atlanta

The Hard Knocks–style series chronicles DeSean Jackson’s pursuit of repeating as HBCU Coach of the Year and winning an HBCU National Championship. Combining the social media reach of the team inside a high-pressure environment of coaching egos, young athletes and the real-world impact of NIL on today’s college football landscape.

Managing Young Men, NIL and Expectations

Format: 12 Episodes × 30 Minutes
Release: Friday nights, weekly during college football season


  • Professionally produced 30-minute weekly television series
  • 24/7 social media content engine powered by 100+ athletes, coaches and staff throughout the college football season
  • Players receive NIL grant money to learn about finances on camera
  • Sponsorship integration and strong revenue streams


A Look into Modern College Football

Coaching

Financial Literacy

College Students

  • Coaches DeSean Jackson and Travis Clark prepare their weekly strategy
  • Practice intensity, drills and adjustments
  • Team challenges: execution issues, player performance and accountability
  • Coaching dynamics, juggling egos
  • Dealing with wins and losses

College Students

Financial Literacy

College Students

  • Classes, academics and daily responsibilities
  • NIL opportunities, promotions and real-world financial decisions
  • Focus on easing mental health and personal challenges of college students
  • Balancing football with life with modern difficulties

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

  • Each player receives a $5,000 NIL account and meets with a financial advisor
  • Financial literacy is built into real NIL experiences, not lectures
  • Young viewers learn basics by watching peers manage money in real time
  • The show features budgeting, saving, investing and spending decisions

Dover Experience

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

  • Integrating Dover and Delaware into the story
  • Team-building through local landmarks and experiences
  • Locations like Dover Motor Speedway, Cape Henlopen and more
  • Building chemistry and leadership while exploring the community

3 Month Revenue and Audience Generator

Reach

Revenue

Revenue

15,000,000+ Cumulative Followers 

  • FOX Sports social media platforms 
  • 100+ student-athletes
  • 8+ former NFL players & college coaches
  • HBCU & college football fan base
  • National high school football audiences under 18
  • Local + campus + community engagement

Revenue

Revenue

Revenue

  • 192 live ad units per season, 16 per episode
  • Licensing across all Fox and Fox Sports platforms [FS1, FS2, Fox Network, Fox Business, Fox One, Tubi]
  • In show sponsorship integrations (6–8 brands)
  • NIL + athlete-driven brand activations
  • Streaming rights

Game Schedule - Episodes air Friday before game

Thu, August 27th

Thu, August 27th

Thu, August 27th

Opponent: Stony Brook

Location: Alumni Stadium

Sat, Sep 5

Thu, August 27th

Thu, August 27th

Opponent: William & Mary

Location: Williamsburg, VA

Sat, Sep 12

Thu, August 27th

Sat, Sep 12

Opponent: Bowie State

Location: Alumni Stadium

Sat, Sep 19

Thu, August 27th

Sat, Sep 12

Opponent: USF

Location: Tampa, FL

Sat, Sep 27

Sat, Sep 27

Sat, Sep 27

Opponent: Towson

Location: Alumni Stadium

Sat, Oct 3

Sat, Sep 27

Sat, Sep 27

Opponent: UAlbany

Location: Albany, NY

Sat, Oct 10

Sat, Sep 27

Sat, Oct 10

Opponent: Franklin Pierce

Location: Alumni Stadium

Sat, Oct 24

Sat, Sep 27

Sat, Oct 10

Opponent: NC Central 

Location: Alumni Stadium

Sat, Oct 31

Sat, Oct 31

Sat, Oct 31

Opponent: Norfolk State

Location: Norfolk, VA 

Sat, Nov 7

Sat, Oct 31

Sat, Oct 31

Opponent: Morgan State

Location: Alumni Stadium

Sat, Nov 14

Sat, Oct 31

Sat, Nov 14

Opponent: Howard

Location: Washington, DC

Sat, Nov 21

Sat, Oct 31

Sat, Nov 14

Opponent: SC State

Location: Orangeburg, SC

Next Steps

Phase 1: Development & Lock-In

Phase 1: Development & Lock-In

Phase 1: Development & Lock-In

  • Confirm key talent agreements (coaches, featured athletes, production access)
  • Lock series format (episode structure)
  • Finalize Fox targets (FS1, Tubi, etc)
  • Build and structure 192-unit sponsorship inventory
  • Align production plan, filming access, and campus integration logistics
  • Package sponsor deck + series sizzle reel for outreach

Phase 2: Production & Partners

Phase 1: Development & Lock-In

Phase 1: Development & Lock-In

  • Launch sponsor outreach and secure initial brand partners
  • Finalize production schedule and weekly shooting workflow
  • Coordinate NIL integrations and financial literacy content execution
  • Lock broadcast/editorial pipeline aligned with real-time game schedule
  • Confirm media + distribution readiness across Fox ecosystem

Launch: Season Rollout

Phase 1: Development & Lock-In

Launch: Season Rollout

  • Season premiere: August 27th
  • Weekly episode release aligned with game week cycle
  • Friday night re-air featuring highlights + updated game context
  • Continuous integration of on-field action, NIL education, and storytelling
  • Full activation across Fox, digital, social and community channels
  • Ongoing sponsor exposure through 192 live activation units



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